Conservative estimates of dfu related direct costs in the u s.
Podimetrics mat cost.
Diabetic care costs va an estimated 3 5 billion annually.
A va led stud y in 2017 connected vega to the technology.
A bottom up economic model 2019.
The high cost of diabetic foot complications.
If we can reduce even 25 of foot ulcers treated in fiscal year 2019 that s a protentional cost avoidance of 875 million annually adds robbins.
The average cost incurred by the va to treat each ulcer is 47 000.
Peer reviewed publications on podimetrics use of a remote temperature monitoring mat for the early identification of foot ulcers banks et al wounds 2020 seasonality in foot inflammation detected by a telemedicine once daily temperature monitoring mat 2019 costs attributable to diabetic foot ulcers.
It has a low profile with tapered edges to prevent tripping a large.
It is designed to be used without configuration or setup by the patient.
The cost of the mat is approximately 3 500.
Wireless floor mat with an array of temperature sensors under a water resistant cover called the podimetrics mat.
In the cloud podimetrics advanced artificial intelligence ai system analyzes it for signs of dfus.
Mit spinout podimetrics founded by mit sloan school of management students jon bloom brian petersen and david linders developed a smart mat that can detect early warning signs before foot ulcers form to drastically reduce amputations and cut medical costs.
Diabetic care costs va an estimated 3 5 billion annually.
These mats can detect diabetic foot ulcers dfus up to five weeks before they would normally present.
Podimetrics raises 13 4 million series b for diabetic foot ulcer sensing mat the startup has developed smart sensor mat that is designed to be placed in a patient s home.
Va data shows the cost to treat each ulcer is 47 000.
The cost of the mat is approximately 3 500.
The mat is currently used in 40 va locations for high risk patients who are most vulnerable to dfus.
Podimetrics helps patients providers and payers to prevent diabetic foot complications by combining our cutting edge technology with best in class care management services.
